2018 Lions Reserves and NEAFL thread

[Scubaveg]

I’d entertain the idea of a Bailey - Rayner swap next week. Zac deserves a go in the firsts; Cam could do with getting his hands on the leather.

Stats available anywhere?


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[Mr Ripper]

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Unlikely.

 

[lionshine]

Unlikely.

Interested in your thoughts on Starcevich as well? Safe to assume you think Bailey has performed better at this stage?

 

[Mr Ripper]

Interested in your thoughts on Starcevich as well? Safe to assume you think Bailey has performed better at this stage?

Yeah. Thought Starce was a bit quieter yesterday (not that I was watching that closely). Don’t think Bailey’s been caught yet. He’ll catch your eye regardless of how much attention you’re paying.

 

[Scubaveg]

Unlikely.

How’d Cutler play?


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[Mr Ripper]

Patchy game. Plenty of mates.

 

[MSB ROYS]

How was Eagles' form? Any chance of playing seniors in the next few weeks?

 

[Lazza16]

How was Eagles' form? Any chance of playing seniors in the next few weeks?

Don't think he has played for awhile n apparently Payne is 6 weeks away. Don't know their problems.

 

[MSB ROYS]

Thanks, looking forward to the NEAFL starting so we can get some further news.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Eagles played 3/4 against Grange, but back on the injury list again. Groin or summat.

 

[Dalions]

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2018-04-02/around-the-state-leagues-whos-starring-for-your-club

BRISBANE
State league affiliate: Brisbane (NEAFL)
This weekend: Brisbane v Gold Coast - Saturday, March 31, 1.30pm, South Pine Sports Complex

Last year's No.15 draft pick, Zac Bailey, impressed with his work around the stoppages and willingness to take the game on, while third-year midfielder/forward Ben Keays was a livewire but struggled to capitalise on his hard work when kicking for goal, finishing with 0.4.

Utility Tom Cutler provided the Lions with plenty of run and carry and was involved in numerous scoring chains, while first-year tall Connor Ballenden showed some pleasing signs in the ruck with his contested work and second efforts.

 

[Dylan12]

SEASON PREVIEW: Brisbane Lions

Can Brisbane make it back-to-back flags for the second time in NEAFL history? We take a look at how the club is shaping ahead of the season.

2017 SUMMARY

The Lions climbed the mountain top in 2017, capturing their third premiership – a league high, riding a wave of confidence under head coach Mitch Hahn; defeating the Swans by a mere three-points at the SCG. Brisbane were among the league’s most efficient teams by foot, ranking first in the league for total kicks, effective kicks and long kicks (more than 40m). To their benefit, Brisbane were supported by a bevy of AFL-listed players but were complimented truly by several U-18 and U-19 academy prospects, making the Lions the most complete squad in the league last season.

WHAT’S NEW IN 2018?

Western Jets’ star Cameron Rayner was the first name off the board in last November’s AFL National Draft, as the Lions added the strongly built forward-mid with their first pick in the draft. Joining him were interstate recruits Zac Bailey, Brandon Starcevich and Toby Woller along with academy prospects Connor Ballenden and Jack Payne, both who played a handful of games for the Lions’ NEAFL side in 2017. Among Brisbane’s fresh faces is Hawthorn veteran Luke Hodge. The premiership captain boasts a wealth of experience, and at 33, will likely spend stints in the NEAFL this season.

FIRST MONTH

Brisbane enter the season as perhaps the most formidable team, however the Lions’ confidence may be in jeopardy across the opening month as the reining premiers open their title defence with a stretch of season-defining games. A trip to Darwin in the autumn heat may prove difficult in their season opener, before returning to Brisbane where a Grand Final rematch against a Sydney outfit wanting retribution awaits. Potentially challenging fixtures against AFL clubs Gold Coast and GWS Giants round out the first month.

2018 WILL BE A HIT IF…

The Lions have finished no higher on the AFL ladder than 17th for the past three seasons. Chris Fagan will be looking for plenty of development from young guns Hugh McCluggage, Jarrod Berry, Alex Witherden, Eric Hipwood and Rhys Mathieson, while hoping the pressure for spots increases with Cameron Rayner, Cedric Cox, Jacob Allison, and Zac Bailey all pushing for their time in the AFL. While developing players to AFL standard is the club’s main priority, having on field success in the NEAFL will breed a winning culture that the Lions crave.

2018 WILL BE A MISS IF…

Injuries threaten to dismantle the Lions’ AFL and NEAFL campaigns. With such an inexperienced team, any extended time spent on the sidelines from the club’s best players will expose their young side, leaving big gaps to fill in the NEAFL.

STAR POWER

Brisbane will be looking towards their experienced rookies to guide the NEAFL side in 2018 while they push for their opportunity to be elevated to the senior list. NEAFL Team of the Year member Oscar McInerney was superb in the ruck last season, and Matt Eagles’ finals campaign earned the 28-year-old a contract extension. Claye Beams will add strength in the midfield alongside Jake Barrett and Mitch Hinge.

ROOKIE WATCH

After making a handful of appearances for both Brisbane and Redland in 2017, medium sized forward Ben Sloan has committed to the Lions in 2018 in an effort to boost his draft stock come the end of the year. With nine NEAFL games across the past two seasons under his belt, Sloan has averaged just over one goal per game, although, given his age, has been on the fringes of his respective teams. In 2018, he has the chance to solidify a place in the team once and for all and is poised to develop into one of the most dangerous young forwards in the league.

TO KICK THINGS OFF

Round 1, April 7
NT Thunder v Brisbane Lions at TIO Stadium, 6.30pm.

 

[acuguy]

Don't know what that journo is smoking. Can't image Hodge having stints in the NEAFL.

 

[Fatcat08]

Found it interesting that Ben Sloan will play all season with us. That is a bit of a new one for us, having a guy play exclusively with us all year

 

[Jivlain]

Found it interesting that Ben Sloan will play all season with us. That is a bit of a new one for us, having a guy play exclusively with us all year

Interesting prospect. Ben is one of our u19 academy players this year - hopefully he has a good year! As a u19 we want have any special access to him in the ND but I think if he gets through that we can take prelist him as a zone selection.

 

[dlanod]

Interesting prospect. Ben is one of our u19 academy players this year - hopefully he has a good year! As a u19 we want have any special access to him in the ND but I think if he gets through that we can take prelist him as a zone selection.

Unless there's been changes, we do - GWS has taken/nominated both Steele and Tiziani as 19 year olds through their academy.

 

[Nunez]

Unless there's been changes, we do - GWS has taken/nominated both Steele and Tiziani as 19 year olds through their academy.

And from memory we got Freeman as a 19 year old too, right?

 

[Comeback Lions]

Found it interesting that Ben Sloan will play all season with us. That is a bit of a new one for us, having a guy play exclusively with us all year

He doesn't play exclusively with us. Here's our u19 academy list. When the u18s play in the twos, for example when they're not on state duty, many of these guys will play with another club. Sloan and Kennealy are also on Redlands' rookie list, so they can play with them if not required by us.

1 Ben Sloan 27/08/1999 189 80 Mt Gravatt
2 Lachlan Harris 18/02/1999 171 72 TBC
3 Daniel Fleming 26/09/1999 177 76 Maroochydore
4 Billy Johnson 10/12/1999 178 78 Western Magpies
5 Jai Kennealy 24/12/1999 178 73 Springwood
6 Jack Tomkinson 7/06/1999 198 94 Maroochydore
7 Josh Preval 26/01/1999 200 95 Sandgate
8 Billy Drake 14/07/1999 193 85 Mt Gravat

 

[Fatcat08]

He doesn't play exclusively with us. Here's our u19 academy list. When the u18s play in the twos, for example when they're not on state duty, many of these guys will play with another club. Sloan and Kennealy are also on Redlands' rookie list, so they can play with them if not required by us.

1 Ben Sloan 27/08/1999 189 80 Mt Gravatt
2 Lachlan Harris 18/02/1999 171 72 TBC
3 Daniel Fleming 26/09/1999 177 76 Maroochydore
4 Billy Johnson 10/12/1999 178 78 Western Magpies
5 Jai Kennealy 24/12/1999 178 73 Springwood
6 Jack Tomkinson 7/06/1999 198 94 Maroochydore
7 Josh Preval 26/01/1999 200 95 Sandgate
8 Billy Drake 14/07/1999 193 85 Mt Gravat

In previous years we've had second level access to them if their club doesn't pick them for neafl footy. Now it's the other way around so that's pretty much exclusive access or as close to. We've got first rights on them, not the other way around. That's a big change get for team cohesion, having top ups that are consostently the same guys

 

[BuntonRules]

In previous years we've had second level access to them if their club doesn't pick them for neafl footy. Now it's the other way around so that's pretty much exclusive access or as close to. We've got first rights on them, not the other way around. That's a big change get for team cohesion, having top ups that are consostently the same guys

Also get access to the best, not the also rans.

 

[Comeback Lions]

NUNEZ: "I was quite tempted to say Bailey to debut but given he is from the NT and the neafl match is against the Thunder, give him one last dominant reserves performance in front of family before we debut him."

Hey Nunez, I think you're right, Bailey named as an emergency for the ones, but the game is in Darwin and I think he will be able to play before his family.

 

[Nunez]

NUNEZ: "I was quite tempted to say Bailey to debut but given he is from the NT and the neafl match is against the Thunder, give him one last dominant reserves performance in front of family before we debut him."

Hey Nunez, I think you're right, Bailey named as an emergency for the ones, but the game is in Darwin and I think he will be able to play before his family.

Made sense - really excited to see him play in front of his home crowd!

 

[BuntonRules]

What time? Where online? Thanx

 

[MSB ROYS]

What time? Where online? Thanx

NT Thunder v Brisbane Lions at TIO Stadium, 6.30pm (NT time)
Details here: http://neafl.com.au/match-preview-nt-thunder-v-brisbane-2/

Live link:

 

[Mayestro]

What time? Where online? Thanx

At 6.30pm.

Edit beaten by MSB Roys!